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Podcast: Cinematography Podcast - Cam Noir
Episode: John Conroy on grounding the political thriller Zero Day
Description: The Cinematography Podcast Episode 325: John Conroy, ASC, ISC
For the Netflix six-part political thriller, Zero Day, cinematographer John Conroy, ASC, ISC worked with director Lesli Linka Glatter to create a visual style that felt grounded in reality. Their goal was to make the story, which follows a cyberterrorist attack, feel like it could happen tomorrow. This approach allowed them to focus on the human element and the psychological impact of the events rather than sensationalized drama or violence.
John shot all six episodes of the series, a creative choice he found deeply rewarding, although he...